Government of Canada to announce funding to support the mental health of young Canadians

January 9, Toronto, Ontario – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding to support mental health programs for youth across Canada. Minister Bennett will be joined by the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date

January 10, 2023

Time

10:30 a.m (EST)

Location

The event will be held in-person at:

YMCA of Greater Toronto
Central YMCA
20 Grosvenor Street
Toronto, Ontario  M4Y 2V5
Grosvenor Room, 2^nd Floor

Masks are recommended.

Media may also join by Zoom:

https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/68465297792
Passcode: 237916

Please indicate your name (first and last) and media outlet when joining the event.

Media Inquiries:

Maja Staka
Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
Maja.Staka@hc-sc.gc.ca
343-552-5568

Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
media@hc-sc.gc.ca